GigaDevice Semiconductor has just launched the GD25LE128EXH 128Mbit SPI NOR Flash in a tiny ultra-compact 3x3x0.4mm FO-USON8 package designed for IoT, wearables, healthcare, and networking products.
The GD25LE128EXH supports up to 133MHz frequency with four channels delivering up to 532Mbit/s data throughput. GigaDevice also highlights the low power consumption of just 6mA when reading, or a reduction of power consumption by 45% compared to previous devices.
GD25LE128EXH specifications:
- Density – 128Mb
- I/O Bus – Single I/O, Dual I/O, Quad I/O, QPI
- Frequency – 133 MHz (x1 x2 x4)
- Features
- H/W RESET
- WP#
- Security Registers with OTP Locks
- Suspend
- Unique ID
- HOLD#
- Voltage – 1.65V~2.0V
- Package – FO-USON8 3x3mm
- Temperature Range – -40°C~85°C; -40°C~105°C, or -40°C~125°C
The GD25LE128E SPI flash is also available in SOP8 208mil, USON8 4x4mm, WSON8 6x5mm, WSON8 8x6mm, and WLCSP (4-4 ball array) packages, which means the GD25LE128EXH’s FO-USON8 package reduces area by 70% and thickness by 50%, compared to the 6x5x0.8mm WSON8 package typically used for such products. Gigadevice also says the GD25LE128EXH takes up to 85% less space and reduces material costs.
Somehow, the 3x3x0.4mm FO-USON8 GD25LE128EXH is also pin compatible with 64Mbit and lower capacity 3x4x 0.6mm USON8 products from the family, enabling easy upgrades to 128Mbit without changing the PCB layout.
The GD25LE128EXH is currently in mass production, and another even smaller device is in the works with the 64Mbit GD25LE64E with a 3×20.4mm FO-USON8 package will start sampling by the end of the month. Additional information may also be found on the product page and the press release.
Thanks to TLS for the tip.
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